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Supersystem performs "White Light/White Light"

Supersystem are perfectionists in song deconstruction. Fusing hip-hop, electronica, punk and world music, they master the art of off-kilter rhythms and jagged melodies to create a new sort of angular dance music that brings to mind early Public Image Ltd. or “The Walk”-era Cure. Originally hailing from Washington, DC, Supersystem began life as El Guapo, who recorded for Dischord Records before changing their name and signing to Touch and Go Records. Altering their name caused them to go into more adventurous musical frontiers that made more subtle use of guitar and heavy emphasis on synthesizer. Their second release for Touch and Go, A Million Microphones, is full of pulverizing dance beats that puncture the minimalist song structures. It just may be the most challenging dance music existing today. Fans of bands such as the Faint or Ladytron would be advised to listen. Opening is Besyno and The Stay Lows.

Tuesday, september 5 at Mohawk Place, 47 East Mohawk Street (855-3931).

With Besyno and the Stay Lows.